Coffee Cows and Crops

Monitoring Forage Moisture with West Central Forage Association

In this episode, Johanna chats with Jessica from WCFA and Chelsea Pearce from Martin Deerline about using in-field weather stations and soil moisture probes in perennial and annual forage situations. This project aims to find out how useful the data from these weather stations is to producers as well as tracking how moisture moves under forage-based systems and grazing.
 
Check out the West Central Forage Associations projects here: http://www.westcentralforage.com/research/
 
You can find information about Martin Deerline here: https://www.martindeerline.com/
 
And you can always check out Peace Country Beef and Forage Association's projects here: https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/applied-research
 
Music for this episode's intros and outros is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at www.audionautix.com
 
 

Managing Your Soil Health with Daryl Chubb

Today we're talking to Daryl Chubb, soil health consultant and farmer from southern Alberta. Daryl talks about some of the basics of soil health, how to read a soil test, and how to get started managing your soil health.
You can find Daryl's Website at denovoag.com.
Our intro and outro music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw; check out more at Audionautix.com

Planning Perennial Pastures with Dr Bart Lardner

In this episode, we talk to Dr Bart Lardner about perennial pasture mixes, grazing management, rejuvenation and variety selection. Dr Lardner managed a research program focusing on beef cattle and forage research for the past 21 years and works as a professor with the University of Saskatchewan's Animal and Poultry science department.
For more information on research from the U of S check out http://westernbeef.org/
And take a look at the BCRC Website as well! https://www.beefresearch.ca/
As always, you can find PCBFA's research at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
Music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw; check out more at Audionautix.com

Tips for Living with Wildlife with Robb Stavne

In this episode, we have a chat with Robb Stavne of Sora Ecological Consulting. Robb talks about dealing with predation, and other issues, as well as methods of control. We also discuss using cattle to maintain wildlife habitats, and how ranchers and farmers can keep their operations profitable while making room for wildlife.
 
To learn more about any of the topics we discussed today, or get some resources or funding on your own operation, reach out to any of the following conservation associations.
Cows and Fish https://cowsandfish.org/
Alberta Conservation Association https://www.ab-conservation.com/
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation https://www.aiwc.ca/
Alberta Environmental Farm Plan https://www.albertaefp.com/
 
As always, feel free to reach out to PCBFA as well at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
Music for this episode was Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Check out more at Audionautix.com
 

Livestock Water Crossings with the MPWA

In today's episode, Adam Norris and Rhonda Clarke-Gauthier talk with us about their Livestock Water Crossing project, and how the Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance is working to improve water quality and quantity.
 
For more info on the MPWA check out their website here: https://www.mightypeacewatershedalliance.org/
 
Also check out the the Alberta Conservation Association https://www.ab-conservation.com/
Cows and Fish: https://cowsandfish.org/
and the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society https://www.awes-ab.ca/
 
And as always PCBFA's website is https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The music for our intro and outro is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, Check out more at Audionautix.com
 

Setting up a Farm Safety Plan with Ag Safe Alberta

In today's episode, Johanna and Monika talk with Jody Wacowich and Ellen Jabs from Ag Safe about building farm safety plans and understanding some of the rules surrounding farm safety.
For more info on Ag safe or to access their courses and training, check out  https://www.agsafeab.ca/
Their incident hotline is 1-833-9AGSAFE
Music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw; check out more at Audionautix.com

Leptospirosis and Wildlife Diseases with Dr Dayna Goldsmith

In this episode we have Dr Dayna Goldsmith, an Anatomic pathologist at the University of Calgary talk about her experiences with Leptospirosis and other wildlife diseases as well as what livestock owners can do to prevent infection. 
For more information on the Diagnostic Services Unit at the University of Calgary, check out their website here: https://vet.ucalgary.ca/departments-units/dsu/home
Curious about how the DSU works or their expanded services? check out the FAQ's here; https://vet.ucalgary.ca/departments-units/dsu/diagnostics/faqs-expanded-livestock-diagnostic-services Or our episode with Dr Jen Davies!
Check out the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative website as well for more information on wildlife disease! http://www.cwhc-rcsf.ca/
 
Music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw; check out more at Audionautix.com
 

Reading Feed Tests with Barry Yaremcio

In this episode, Johanna and Monika have a chat with Nutritionist Barry Yaremcio about how to read a feed test, mineral selection, and feeding your cows through the winter.
Barry's Website; https://www.beefconsultant.com/
Fact Sheets;
Winter Feeding Programs for Cows and Calves: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex8908/$file/420-52-3.pdf
Beef Ration Rules of Thumb: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex9146/$file/420_52-4.pdf?OpenElement
 
Music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw; check out more at Audionautix.com

Grazing Perennials with Andrea Hanson

In this episode, Johanna discusses using perennials for forage and extending the grazing season with rancher and beef extension specialist Andrea Hanson. For more information on High Legume Grazing check out the Alberta agriculture fact sheet here: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/aet16292/$FILE/high-legume-pasture-learnings.pdf
 
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Animal Pathology Services with DR Jennifer Davies

In this episode we discuss animal pathology (the study of disease) with DR Jennifer Davies from the University of Calgary's pathology lab.
The Diagnostic Services Unit Website can be found here: https://vet.ucalgary.ca/departments-units/dsu/home
For more information on Livestock Diagnostic services check out the U of C's FAQ page: https://vet.ucalgary.ca/departments-units/dsu/diagnostics/faqs-expanded-livestock-diagnostic-services
Check out a submission form here;  https://vet.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/1/VET-DSU-Pathology-Forms-Production_Animal_Equine-v3.pdf
 
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